Lauren Landers Sailing · video

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A Flexofold propeller installation replaces an existing fixed prop to improve boat speed and handling. The owner hauls the boat in slings at a yard to avoid blocking fees, using a dedicated propeller puller and CorrosionX to remove the old unit without heat. The new Flexofold assembly requires precise alignment of the blades and locking pins, which the owner completes on a workbench before mounting the unit to the shaft.8:15 Post-installation sea trials confirm an increased idle speed of 3.84 knots.14:39 Separately, the owner troubleshoots a non-functional Side-Power bow thruster by jumping the harness connections, identifying corrosion in the wiring harness as the cause, and cleaning the terminals to restore operation.16:22 Additional maintenance includes replacing a sheared bolt and a damaged block on the traveler system.18:07 The owner also manages pet travel logistics, scheduling a parasite treatment for a cat to meet French Polynesia entry requirements before an upcoming passage.13:12 Using a proper propeller puller simplifies removal, while systematic electrical testing isolates thruster failures to specific harness corrosion.

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